Persian Khatam Kari Marquetry Mosaic Square Wood Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1970
This decorative square wall clock is decorated with micro-mosaic marquetry inlay identified by the seller as Persian Khatam Kari. It features a square wooden body framing a circular central aperture edged with a repeating saw-tooth patterned border.
Within the opening, stylized Arabic numerals are set in an openwork circular arrangement surrounding a solid central disc fitted with two dark hands. The seller dates the clock to circa 1970 and notes dimensions of 16 inches square by 1.75 inches deep, adding that the transparent dial section reveals the background wall surface.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wall clock
- Dimensions
- 16" height x 16" width x 1 3/4" depth
- Dated Period
- 1970s
- Primary Material
- Wood
- Seller stated Origin Text
- Iran, 1970
Design
- Visible features
- • Square wooden frame decorated with fine geometric Khatam-style marquetry • Circular dial aperture surrounded by an inner sawtooth-pattern inlaid band • Openwork ring of stylized Arabic numerals surrounding a central circular disc with two dark hands • Transparent opening behind the numerals designed to show the wall behind when hung
- Display and Functional Status
- The object is intended for use as a display piece. A transparent section within the clock face is designed to reveal the background wall surface when the item is hung. The seller explicitly notes that the mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order and identifies the intended use as display only.
- Physical Construction and Design
- This decorative square wall clock features a frame characterized by fine geometric marquetry, identified by the seller as Persian Khatam Kari. The design incorporates natural wood accents and mosaic patterns described as having metallic speckles. The central circular dial aperture is delineated by an inner border featuring a sawtooth-patterned inlay. Within this circular opening, stylized Arabic numerals are arranged in an openwork pattern surrounding a solid central disc fitted with two dark hands.
- Provenance and Documentation Uncertainties
- Dating for the object is reported by the seller as circa 1970. Information regarding the geographical origin of the item is inconsistent within the provided source documentation. While the description text mentions an Iranian origin, the structured metadata lists the country of origin as the United States.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Origin data is contradictory: the descriptive text notes 'Iran, 1970' while structured metadata lists 'United States'.
- Research required: No mechanical clock movement is described or shown, and the platform specifies intended use as display only.